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Well I still have a space and cost issue, however, if I can prove its worth with the following undertaking, I may still purchase one. To this end I intend to build an experimental PID thermostat to control my [[:Category:Slow cooker recipes|Morphy Richards 6.5 litre slow cooker]]. There are limitations, firstly, I don't know if will even work. Secondly, although the accuracy of the controller is to .1 ° C, I doubt that control of this accuracy can be realised using a slow cooker and finally I won't be using a pump to circulate the water bath. However, for £27 ($41) for the components, compared to £353 ($568) for a [http://www.amazon.co.uk/SousVide-Supreme-EUSVK-00001-Water-Oven/dp/B004ZLCCUG/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1410257010&sr=8-4&keywords=sous+vide+oven new sous-vide cooker], I'm willing to take a chance. | Well I still have a space and cost issue, however, if I can prove its worth with the following undertaking, I may still purchase one. To this end I intend to build an experimental PID thermostat to control my [[:Category:Slow cooker recipes|Morphy Richards 6.5 litre slow cooker]]. There are limitations, firstly, I don't know if will even work. Secondly, although the accuracy of the controller is to .1 ° C, I doubt that control of this accuracy can be realised using a slow cooker and finally I won't be using a pump to circulate the water bath. However, for £27 ($41) for the components, compared to £353 ($568) for a [http://www.amazon.co.uk/SousVide-Supreme-EUSVK-00001-Water-Oven/dp/B004ZLCCUG/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1410257010&sr=8-4&keywords=sous+vide+oven new sous-vide cooker], I'm willing to take a chance. | ||
''Update June 2015'' A similar kit is now available from Amazon (Prime) for £17.99 - Note: the thermocouple is not suitable for liquid immersion. | |||
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* [http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00HVA23CK?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=od_aui_detailpages00 PID controller] (£26.99 with free delivery (Amazon Prime) | * [http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00HVA23CK?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=od_aui_detailpages00 PID controller] (£26.99 with free delivery (Amazon Prime) | ||
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PID_controller PID controllers - Wikipedia] | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PID_controller PID controllers - Wikipedia] | ||
[[Category:Tools]] | [[Category:Tools]] | ||
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